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Enjoy Kobe and Omi Beef Yakiniku in Marutamachi, Kyoto: Halal A5 Wagyu Yakiniku Sudaku Kyoto

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In Marutamachi, Kyoto, there is a yakiniku restaurant where you can enjoy both Kobe beef and Omi beef. In this article, we introduce Halal A5 Wagyu Yakiniku Sudaku Kyoto. About the restaurant Halal A5 Wagyu Yakiniku Sudaku Kyoto is a yakiniku restaurant on Marutamachi-dori, the street that runs between the Kyoto Imperial Palace and Nijo Castle. It is about a 3-minute walk from Marutamachi Station...

Halal Food Near Me in Japan: How to Find Halal-Friendly Restaurants Around You

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Entrance of a ramen restaurant in Ebisu, Tokyo. Photo: Syced / CC0 (Wikimedia Commons) When you get hungry while traveling, you want to find a halal-friendly place close to where you are. But searching “halal food near me” in a map app does not always tell you what halal arrangements a restaurant actually has. This guide shows how to find restaurants near you on Halal Gourmet Japan...

Halal-Friendly Food in Kobe: Where to Eat in Kobe and Himeji

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Night view of Kobe from Mount Shisho. Photo: ja:User:Editor0206 / CC0 (Wikimedia Commons) Halal Gourmet Japan lists 27 restaurants and shops in Hyogo Prefecture (as of October 2026). Eighteen are in Kobe, six are in Himeji, and three are on Awaji Island, in Awaji and Minamiawaji. Whether you want to try Kobe beef or are planning to visit Kobe Mosque, checking where places are and what they offer...

Halal-Friendly Food in Nagoya: Where to Eat Ramen, Miso Udon, Kebab and More

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The main keep of Nagoya Castle. Photo: Syced / CC0 (Wikimedia Commons) Halal Gourmet Japan lists 44 restaurants in Aichi Prefecture (as of October 2026). Thirty-three of them are in Nagoya City. If you are spending the day around Nagoya Castle, Sakae and Osu, deciding where to eat in advance makes it easier to plan your route. This guide covers 24 places in Nagoya City whose listing pages show...

Halal-Friendly Food around Mount Fuji: Where to Eat in Fujiyoshida, Kawaguchiko and Gotemba

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Mount Fuji above Lake Kawaguchi. Photo: Marion & Christoph Aistleitner / CC0 (Wikimedia Commons) Halal Gourmet Japan lists ten restaurants around Mount Fuji (as of October 2026). Seven are on the Yamanashi side, in Fujiyoshida, Fujikawaguchiko and Narusawa, and three are on the Shizuoka side, in Gotemba and Oyama. The towns around Mount Fuji are spread out, so deciding in advance where you...

Halal-Friendly Food in Okinawa: Where to Eat from Naha and the Airport to Nago and Motobu

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Kouri Bridge. Photo: Takuya ASADA / CC BY 2.0 (Wikimedia Commons) Halal Gourmet Japan lists 12 restaurants in Okinawa Prefecture (as of October 2026). Four are in Naha and at Naha Airport, three are in Chatan and Nanjo, and five are in the north of the main island, from Nago to Motobu and Kunigami. The main island of Okinawa is long from north to south, so where you can stop to eat depends on...

Halal-Friendly Food in Nara: Where to Eat in Nara City and Oji

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The Great Buddha Hall of Todai-ji. Photo: ONO Masanobu / CC0 (Wikimedia Commons) Halal Gourmet Japan lists 12 restaurants in Nara Prefecture (as of October 2026). Eleven are in Nara City, and one is in Oji, Kitakatsuragi District. If you are spending the day around Todai-ji and Nara Park, deciding where to eat in advance makes it easier to plan your route. This guide covers the 10 restaurants...

Halal-Friendly Food in Kanazawa: Where to Eat in Kanazawa, Nonoichi and Komatsu

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Kenroku-en. Photo: 663highland / CC BY 2.5 (Wikimedia Commons) Halal Gourmet Japan lists six restaurants in Ishikawa Prefecture (as of October 2026). There is one in Kanazawa and one in Nonoichi, and the other four are in Komatsu. Where you eat depends on whether you are exploring Kanazawa or heading out to Komatsu. This guide covers Kanazawa and Nonoichi first, then Komatsu. The descriptions are...

Halal-Friendly Food in Fukuoka: Where to Eat in Fukuoka City, Kitakyushu and Mojiko

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Fukuoka Tower seen across the Muromi River. Photo: Szabolcs Arany / CC BY 2.0 (Wikimedia Commons) Halal Gourmet Japan lists 19 restaurants and shops in Fukuoka Prefecture (as of October 2026). Most of them are in Fukuoka City, and there is another cluster in Kokura and Mojiko in Kitakyushu. Where you eat depends on whether you are exploring Hakata and Tenjin or heading out to Kokura and Mojiko...

Halal-Friendly Food and Prayer Spaces at Narita and Haneda Airports, Terminal by Terminal

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The walkway to Narita Airport Terminal 3. Photo: Nesnad / CC BY 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons) Halal Gourmet Japan lists seven restaurants and shops at Narita and Haneda airports, and both airports also have prayer spaces in their terminals (as of October 2026). This guide is for travelers who want to eat or pray at the airport, whether right after landing or before a flight. It shows which terminal and...

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Halal Gourmet Japan is a platform that provides information on restaurants and grocery stores in Japan to help Muslims enjoy their meals with peace of mind. It aims to eliminate the “food-related concerns” faced by Muslims visiting or living in Japan and to help them enjoy Japanese cuisine. The platform also serves as a bridge to connect Muslims with restaurants and stores that wish to welcome Muslim customers.
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